flamingblades Member

Replies

  • I find if I cut sugar out of my diet (processed sugar), I will lose all will power when I shop, and buy ice cream, chocolate, gummy candies, and even eat strawberry preserves when I have nothing else in the house. I have no control over sugary snacks and can waste a pint of ice cream in nothing flat. I am type 2 diabetic,…
    in Breaking the 'tired = sugar binge' cycle, help/public shaming needed! Comment by flamingblades January 2015
  • hahahaa! I can totally relate. I cut WAY back on the salads and started throwing kale in my smoothies. Change up your dressings. I recently bought some gourmet oils and vinegars, and I love them! I have pear vinegar and peach vinegar and I mix them with truffle oil. Yeah, it's expensive, but my health is worth it. Gone are…
    in I am currently fed up with salads Comment by flamingblades January 2015
  • Personally, for me it is my sugar addiction. I have acquired the taste for more vegetables, and have even conquered the sodium monster. I have cut WAAAY back on salty "stuff", and I work out 2-3 times a week. I now live alone and know better to not bring sweets into my house. My latest bozo move was bringing mexican…
    in Eating Comment by flamingblades January 2015
  • my Magic Bullet came with a small recipe pamphlet. That's a great start, but I am trying out the Paleo diet, and would love some vegetarian ideas for stews, soups and things that will make this Paleo thang doable. Please.... fill up this thread with awesome ideas! Christmas is coming, the tofurkey is gettin' fat......
    in Magic bullet help? Comment by flamingblades November 2014
  • I pour about 2 oz in my 20 oz water bottle, and fill up with water, and a squeeze of lemon. When it's diluted, you can't taste the yuckerz...
    in Coconut Water? Comment by flamingblades September 2014
  • I am addicted to sugar and I look at it as a problem just as tragic as alcohol or drugs. I have a compulsive side that makes it extra hard not to binge, when I don't allow myself a sweet snack from time to time. I hear people talk about quitting sugar. I would really like to do that but I just don't know where to start…
    in New here, really looking for non judgemental support Comment by flamingblades September 2014
  • Hi Megan! This is now my second attempt at logging my food and daily using MFP. I am obese, and I have type2 Diabetes. I take several medications for depression, thyroid trouble, statins for cholesterol, 2 meds to avoid forming kidney stones and one to help me get to sleep at night. My doc tells me as I lose weight, I can…
    in New here, really looking for non judgemental support Comment by flamingblades September 2014
Avatar